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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Highland Community College - Illinois75 Students
Northern Illinois University45 Students
University of Wisconsin - Platteville23 Students
Illinois State University21 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison20 Students
University of Iowa17 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign15 Students
Northwestern University14 Students
University of Kentucky12 Students
Western Illinois University12 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing23 Students
Psychology12 Students
Business10 Students
Biology10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies7 Students
Computer Science7 Students
Education7 Students
Accounting7 Students
Agriculture5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.880 Reviews
2.0Freshman
11/15/2024
it's good but not that much students or opportunities . wish there was more than just some clubs and some other opportunities.
4.0Senior
12/27/2023
I had a lot of highs and lows while attending Dakota Jr. Sr. High School. I loved playing softball for the school. I think that the coach is very knowledgeable in the sport, allowing me to continue improving my skills. As for the teachers, I was always respectful whether I enjoyed the class or not. Some had different teacher styles that did not allow me to learn to my full potential.
5.0Alum
9/29/2023
The best part of Dakota was how easy it was to make friends. The school is in the middle of nowhere so we never worry about anything bad happening. One of the worst parts of Dakota was how disrespectful the people there can be but, that's just high school.
I had a pretty solid experience. I was not a sporty kid, and there is a lot of bullying and nepotism, but there are some really good teachers here. It's the best school in the area, I would say. Definitely better than Freeport.
Horrible school, If anyone is possibly thinking about moving to the area please find a private school school for your children to attend. The school is full of bullies, including several of the teachers, management refuses to do anything about it. Stay away for the safety and mental well being of yo...
My son has been at the Dakota school district since 2010 he is now a senior.certain kids get preferential treatment . This would be kids of teachers,kids who`s parents have money,kids who do well in sports,kids who`s parents are well known in the community.I have seen how this district discriminates...
My son got a F in science only because he had to go to Miss.Blooms office while the rest of the lesson was being teacher. And the school said OK we,all change it and never Did!
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